Eligibility and Application Process

Eligibility

• Open to Bryn Mawr College or Haverford College graduates
• GPA of a 3.0 or higher (those with a GPA in the 2.8-2.99 range may apply if they meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education's score requirement on the Praxis Subject Area test)
• Have experience teaching, tutoring, or mentoring children or youth (at least 100 hours preferred)
• Have taken at least two education courses as an undergraduate within the BiCo Education Program (preferred)
• U.S. citizenship, intent to become a U.S. citizen, or a resident (green card) visa. This requirement does not apply to world language teachers.
• Have or will soon have a bachelor’s or graduate degree in the subject area in which they seek certification OR have the equivalent of a major in the certification area (e.g., a minor and additional coursework or significant post-baccalaureate coursework). Some interdisciplinary majors (e.g., Comparative Literature, Growth and Structure of Cities) work fine, though additional coursework in the certification area may be required.
• For social studies certification, a major in history, political science, economics, anthropology, or sociology is required, with coursework in all the other areas. 

Rolling admission for the 2027-2028 Academic Year will begin September 1, 2026 and continue through April 14, 2027. 

Application Process

To apply, gather the following materials:

• A resume that details your work and volunteer experiences and highlights any teaching experience you have or experience working with youth.
• Copies of all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts (unofficial is fine).
• 1-2 page "Letter of Intent" to enroll that answers these questions:
  (a) Why are you interested in education? Please describe your interest (its origins, experiences that led to it, its current manifestations, etc.)
  (b) What unique and/or appropriate qualities and strengths would you bring to the profession? What capacities do you hope to (further) develop through the program?
  (c) What are your professional goals?
• Two letters of recommendation that can speak to your academic qualifications, work ethic, character, and/or relevant experience. 

Application Dates

Interested applicants for the 2027-2028 Academic Year can begin submitting their materials to Margo Schall, Certification Officer and Program Coordinator, at mschall@brynmawr.edu. Rolling admission for the 2027-2028 Academic Year will begin September 1, 2026 and continue through April 14, 2027. 

You may email or mail your application to:

Margo Schall
Education Program
Bryn Mawr College
101 N. Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA  19010
mschall@brynmawr.edu